boy's name
Broadus
BROH-dus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 905
Broadus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 32 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Broadus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 168 |
| 1920s | 227 |
| 1930s | 154 |
| 1940s | 131 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Broadus?
In 2013, Broadus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Broadus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Broadus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Broadus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Broadus
- English BROH-dus
Sibling Names for Broadus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Broadus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Broadus
How popular is the name Broadus?
In 2013, Broadus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Broadus a girl's or a boy's name?
Broadus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Broadus?
Broadus has 2 syllables.
When was Broadus most popular?
Broadus peaked in 1924, when 32 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.